Implementation of Dayforce payroll system at DB Portugal

• Preparation of test and production environment with vendor
• Gathering and upload of masterdata
• Management of the testing phase
• Lead creation of interface between Workday & Dayforce in collaboration with IT Central team and vendor
• Creation of a new Payroll KOP
• Ensure the archiving of data from legacy system
• Act as deputy project manager for topics related to set-up of payroll system and project management (planning, issue log, escalation, vendor management?)

Support the Global Payroll Governance team

• Contact person for SOC 1 audit performed by EY, for topics related to ADP & Dayforce payroll systems
• Review and enhancement of global payroll governance KPIs
• Consulting during contract negotiations with new vendors

HRIS consultancy

• Central guidance of local HR team DB France and IT Central team to implement changes in Time & Attendance module in Workday
• Support transfer of training software from Cornerstone to Workday for DB France
  

Due to an unstable environment at Uponor at that time (cyber-attack in November 2022, aborted takeover by Aliaxis in May 2023, takeover of Uponor by Georg Fischer in November 2023), most of the projects were put on hold or canceled.

• Deep analysis of local payroll set-up in Europe (vendor, interfaces, costs, FTE?) to perform data-based decision about global payroll outsourcing (It has been decided to cancel the implementation of a global payroll system)
• Optimization of European local payroll and C&B processes and reporting using Workday?s capabilities (Interface and reporting)
• Central guidance of local HR team and IT team for the implementation of Time & Attendance cloud system Atoss in Germany
• Vendor analysis for archiving systems of employees? folders

Management of the HR & Payroll department (2 HR Generalists) for the Almatis factory in Ludwigshafen (320 employees)

• Develop short- and long-term plans for the HR department in accordance with global strategy (HR Processes improvement, Health Management, Recruiting?), using Workday?s capabilities
• Manage local C&B processes (job grading, job description, salary increase, bonus calculation, benefits program...)
• Timely and accurate coordination and execution of all people-related HR & Payroll services and programs for the locations Ludwigshafen & Frankfurt
• Contact person for the work council to ensure a smooth and efficient collaboration
• Develop the annual budget for the department, get approval and control the expenses within the budget
• Ensure correct & timely payroll calculation and processing, Time & Attendance (T&A) recordkeeping

Project Manager for the Workday implementation within Almatis

• Lead the implementation of HCM, Compemsation & Benefits, Talent Management, Recruitment, Expenses and Training modules
• Creation of job profile and grading assessment, based on KornFerry methodology
• Vendor management & escalation
• Creation of new KOP and training documentation
• Contact person for local HR teams to resolve issues and amend business processes

Coordination and support for people related services and program for the 8 locations of Almatis worldwide

• Contact person for Workday and HR management related processes (Performance management, training, employee life cycle?)
• Gathering, maintenance and analyze of HR data
• Management of International Mobility topics (contract, visa, working permit, relocation)

Management of recruitment process for the Frankfurt location

• Creation and posting of job ads
• Selection and interview
• Preparation of onboarding

Project Manager for systems implementation & improvement

• Implementation of HR Works (Time & Attendance system) within Danone DACH (scope of around 1500 employees)
• Continuous development of HR Information Systems in closed collaboration with HR stakeholders, such as Business Partners, HR Service Centers and central teams based in France or Manilla.

1st level support for HRIS topics in the DACH region

• Request management of HR stakeholders related to HRIS issues (SAP, SuccessFactors)
• Analysis of local requests, transfer of contribution on a global level, identification and implementation of improvements
• Coordination between internal & external stakeholders to ensure the best implementation / application of HR systems

HR Operations activities

Project Manager for system implementation and improvement

• Supervision and management in SAP HR (PPOMA) of the German, Austrian and Swiss organizations (about 10,000 employees)
• Creation and maintenance of the positions and organizational units in SAP HR
• Access creation for the "Performance & Development", internal Job Portal and Absence management systems

Project Manager for local implementation

• Outsourcing of the HR Services department from Geneva to Berlin, after review and actualization of local processes
• Implementation of SAP HR for Payroll, as well as expenses tool "Concur"
• Implementation of a global stock distribution plan within the Swiss branch

HR Operations activities

• Processing of all personal administration activities for the Swiss branch (about 200 employees), such as certification, letter of references and contract management
• Preparation and verification of monthly payroll, as well as the annual reports (social insurance, pension fund, withholding tax) with payroll provider
• Close cooperation with controlling and accounting for budget planning, booking and provisions
• Management of HR Information Systems (SAP HR for payroll, master data and absences)
• Contact person for HR-related audits